Respiratory Therapist-Rifle-CO-Pay Negotiable

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory therapies.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and other respiratory equipment.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, pulmonary function testing, and other diagnostic procedures as assigned.
• Respond to emergency situations, including rapid response and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and communicate changes to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments and disease management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with infection prevention, patient safety, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license, if required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications preferred or required per facility policy.
• Recent hospital, ICU, NICU, PICU, emergency department, or acute care respiratory therapy experience preferred.